INTERNAL ONLY
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Lead Finance Admin Manager. You'll ensure the smooth running of the team and lead all tasks in respect of Finance Processing within Banking, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and fixed assets/capital expenditure.
What you'll get...
1. Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office
2. Free onsite parking
3. 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) - rising to 36 with service
4. 20% staff discount
5. Health & dental cash plans
6. 24/7 virtual GP & fitness discounts via Aviva Digicare+ Workplace
7. Employee Assistance Programme
8. Life insurance & NEST pension
9. Financial wellbeing tools & share incentive scheme
10. Cycle-to-work & Electric Vehicle schemes
11. Training & development opportunities
What to expect...
12. Manage, support and coach the Lead Finance Administrator team.
13. Reconcile all bank statements to the cashbook and general ledger, ensuring an accurate and up-to-date bank position.
14. Maintain and reconcile key accounts, including the cash suspense account (e.g. coinage, pay stations, lottery) and card charges/commissions.
15. Process bank statement imports and manage twice-monthly direct debits.
16. Identify errors and escalate issues to appropriate teams.
17. Manage accounts receivable: raise invoices, chase outstanding debt, and participate in monthly debt review meetings.
18. Support and process weekly BACS payment runs and prepare manual payments with the correct approvals.
19. Maintain invoice records and support the Proactis AI system, including complex invoice journals.
20. Lead initiatives to reduce manual processing and improve system efficiency.
21. Complete CIS tax returns and ONS surveys related to fixed assets and capital expenditure.
22. Assist in preparing the statutory fixed asset note for year-end reporting.
23. Support budgeting, forecasting, and period-end reviews for fixed assets.
24. Sign off balance sheet reconciliations for accounts related to Banking, AP, AR, and Fixed Assets.
25. Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders.
What we're looking for...
26. AAT Level 3/4 or equivalent on Job experience.
27. Experience in high volume Finance processing.
28. Reconciliation experience.
29. Ability to problem solve and meet deadlines.
30. Ability to plan and prioritise with high attention to detail.
31. IT literate and a competent user of MS Office.
32. Strong communication and organisational skills.
About us...
We’re an independent Co-op, operating across the south of England running convenience food stores, funeral homes, crematoria, natural/woodland burial grounds and a Starbucks coffee franchise. We’re owned by our ,+ members, have over 4, colleagues and a purpose of working together for the benefit of our communities. We have a commitment to sustainable business and a promise to provide a fair, fresh approach, for all. Become part of the family who are proud to serve local communities and put people first.